1. My Life in a Memoir Project

2. What is a memoir?
1.a record of events written by a person having intimate knowledge of them and based on personal observation.
2. Usually, memoirs. a. an account of one's personal life and experiences; autobiography. b. the published record of the proceedings of a group or organization, as of a learned society.
3. a biography or biographical sketch.

3. Think about… An event that has impacted or changed your life
Who was involved in this event
How this event impacted your life
Where were you when the event occurred
How old were you when the event occurred
What smaller events occurred before, during, and after this event

4. My life in a memoir project
You will be working on a project that will put your life in a memoir.
Just like Jeannette documented her life and growing up you will document things in your life.
You need to include things from when you were young and then as you became a teenager.
You may not think your life is that interesting but there are people and events that have made you the person you are today.

5. What to include
Information- you will have to type out events and people that have impacted and/or made and influence on your life
Significance- why are these events and people important in your life, why have they impacted you and how have they impacted your life
One connection to the book- the book had many large themes in it and you will need to pick one that you can relate back to your life and you will need to include how it connects and why

6. Theme/connections to the book ideas
Forgiveness
Loss of innocence
Family
Turbulence and order
Fire
Endurance
Life struggles
Self sufficiency
Nonconformity
The Glass Castle
Stars
Desire
Family Relationships
Poverty and perseverance
Instability vs Stability
Fearlessness and loyalty
Appearance
Hardship
Hypocrisy
Another you think with Hahn’s approval

7. Theme and connection
You must identify and explain the theme/connection and it’s relevance to the book and then connect it to your life
Explain what role it played in the book and how it effected the plot line, characters, and overall story
Connect to your life and explain the significance and role it plays in your life

8. Putting it all together
You will create a memoir over the information
You should have at least 5 events that have made and impact on your life and 5 people that have done the same (think outside the box)
Connection to the book
You can use the writing manner you would like
Paper
Presentation
Poster
You need to have pictures and graphics to go along with your memoir. MAKE IT INTERESTING!!!

9. How will I be graded?
10 points per event and person (100 points total)
5 for information
5 for significance
40 points for connection to book
20 for explaining information from reading
20 for connection to your life
10 points for making it look good
Pictures, graphics
Pre-Writing-25 points
Web
Brainstorm
Notes
175 points total